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Jermey Parnell officially signs with the Jaguars

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

The Jaguarsmade the signing of offensive tackle Jermey Parnell official on Wednesday, per the team's official website. He reportedly agreed to a five-year, $32-million deal with Jacksonville, after serving as the Cowboys' swing tackle last season. He graded 20th out of 84 offensive tackles last season, per Pro Football Focus.

Cowboys starting right tackle Doug Free and backup Jermey Parnell are both headed to free agency. Free started 11 games and missed five others with foot injuries. Parnell started those five, plus the two playoff games, and Dallas didn't miss a beat.

“That’s another decision we have to make,” Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Jermey played really well and I think a lot of teams will throw on the tape and watch him play and probably a lot of people will consider him a starter.

“We’ll have to make a tough decision there with Doug and Jermey. Hopefully we’ll at least keep one of them.”

Cowboys starting right tackle Doug Free, who's missed two straight games with an ankle injury, was unable to practice Wednesday, reports the team's website. Jermey Parnell will start Sunday against the Lions if Free can't play.